New Convenience Store to Open in Somerset Coastal Village on May 27 Monday, May 26, 2025 somerset blueanchor convenience store anchor'sdrop planning council coastal development retail A new convenience store is set to open in the small coastal village of Blue Anchor, Somerset, following unanimous approval from local councillors. The store will operate out of Anchor’s Drop, formerly the Blue Anchor public … Read More
Somerset Housing Estate in Limbo as Developer Enters Administration Monday, May 26, 2025 minehead exmoor housing development administration somersset affordable homes developer section106 The future of the Exmoor Gate housing development in Minehead hangs in the balance following the developer’s recent entry into administration. Stratton Land Ltd., a London-based firm with an office in Tiverton, had been … Read More
Farm Shop and Cafe Gain Approval to Expand Car Park onto Agricultural Land Despite Planning Officer Objections Monday, May 26, 2025 farmshop carpark planning agriculture countryside development southgloucestershire cotswolds localbusiness landscape South Gloucestershire councillors have unanimously approved the expansion of a car park onto an agricultural field at Tolldown Farm, Dyrham, to support a new farm shop and cafe near Bristol — going against the recommendations … Read More
Bath Rugby to Partner with Worcester Warriors in Player Loan Agreement Friday, May 23, 2025 bath worcester rugby partnership championship champrugby premiership loans development everard sport Bath Rugby is preparing to strengthen its partnership with the newly reformed Championship side Worcester Warriors for the upcoming season, aiming to provide its young talent with valuable playing opportunities in a … Read More
Our Towns Are Being Overtaken by an Amorphous Blandness That Has Neither Character Nor Soul Friday, May 23, 2025 towns development heritage community housing market westcountry planning identity decline Nearly 25 years ago, I wrote about the bustling life of West Country market towns—places alive with farmers, artisans, and vibrant communities. I traveled through more than 40 towns in Somerset, Devon, Dorset, and Cornwall, … Read More
Extra Care Apartments Approved for Burnham-on-Sea After Successful Appeal Friday, May 23, 2025 burnham-on-sea care planning appeal extracare development somerset retirement construction housing New extra care apartments are set to be built at Beaufort Park in Burnham-on-Sea following a successful appeal against previous planning refusals. Beaufort Park Ltd., a subsidiary of Agincare, initially sought permission in … Read More